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EUTERPE Spring School Lecture Series Date and Time:  Wednesday 21 May 2025, 5pm–7pm Location:  BS/005, Bowland Auditorium, Berrick Saul Building, Campus West, University of York (In-person and online) Admission:  Free, booking required → Book tickets Photo credit:  Efe Ersoy “Gaza does not propel people to cool contemplation; rather, she propels them to erupt and collide with the truth.” – Mahmoud Darwish, Silence for Gaza  (1973) In collaboration with Comma Press , the EUTERPE project  is proud to present A Collision with Truth , a powerful panel event amplifying Palestinian British voices  in literature and lived experience. This timely and urgent discussion will feature writers and performers Nada Shawa , Mohammed Ghalayini , and Azhar Herez , in conversation with moderator and EUTERPE doctoral researcher Ninutsa Nadirashvili . Together, they will explore the role of writing, storytelling, and transnational authorship amidst the trauma and injustice of ongoing violence in Gaza. Through a blend of testimony, creative reflection, and critical insight, the panel will ask: What does it mean to write under siege? To speak for and within a community facing genocide? How do we bear witness on the page and in public? A Q&A will follow the panel, offering audience members the chance to engage directly with the speakers. About the Speakers Nada Shawa  is a Palestinian writer and dancer who moved from Gaza to Scotland as a child. Her work fuses personal experience, disability activism, and solidarity with Palestinian resistance. Her latest publication, Indigenous Soul: Gaza and Me , supports the Gaza Culture and Development Group. Mohammed Ghalayini  is a writer, translator, and co-author of the play Light in Me Don’t Die , which brings to life the words of Palestinian survivors and martyrs. His work bridges journalism, science, and literature, with extensive reporting from Gaza and translations published widely by Comma Press. Azhar Herez  is a poet of mixed Palestinian and English heritage whose father’s family is from Gaza. She began publicly performing her work in response to the ongoing violence, offering her voice as both protest and solidarity. Ra Page  is the founder and CEO of Comma Press , an award-winning publisher committed to global, political, and socially conscious fiction. He has edited over 30 anthologies and is a leading figure in the UK publishing scene. Venue Map:   View map Enquiries:   Contact us This event is part of the EUTERPE Spring School Lectures — a space for critical engagement, creative resistance, and transnational literary dialogue. Join us in person or online for this vital conversation.

16–23 May 2025 | University of York The University of York is delighted to host the EUTERPE York-Coventry Spring School 2025 , a week-long event welcoming doctoral candidates, scholars, and creative practitioners from across Europe. Taking place from 16 to 23 May 2025 , the Spring School is part of the EUTERPE  project (European Theatre Performance Research), a transnational initiative exploring the intersections of literature, performance, translation, gender studies, and political memory. This year’s programme brings together an exciting range of workshops, seminars, public events, and collaborative activities designed to support early-career researchers and foster international exchange. Programme Highlights Creative workshops  with renowned scholars including Dr Juliana Mensah , Prof. Derek Attridge , Prof. Birgit M. Kaiser , and Prof. Anthony Vahni Capildeo , engaging with themes such as power and agency in research, the translocal, multilingual poetics, and feminist theory. Public evening events , including a conversation and multilingual poetry reading on Translation as Deep Reading and Creative Practice , and a roundtable titled A Collision with Truth: Palestinian British Voices , held in collaboration with Comma Press . Keynote address by Prof. Kimberly Campanello  on poetic language, vulnerability, and resistance. Hands-on experiences , such as a typesetting and printing workshop with Thin Ice Press , and a career development session tailored for doctoral researchers. Participants will also visit the Yorkshire Sculpture Park  and join evening dinners and networking opportunities designed to cultivate ongoing collaboration and community. The Spring School represents a unique opportunity for doctoral candidates to exchange ideas across disciplines and national boundaries, deepening their engagement with socially and politically engaged research practices. For further details, or to register for public events, please contact euterpe-project@york.ac.uk .

Date & Time:  Tuesday 20 May 2025, 5pm–7pm Location:  The Bowland Auditorium, Berrick Saul Building, Campus West, University of York & Online Admission:  Free, but booking is required → Book Tickets Photo credit:  Olivia Braggs Use the words you have to get the words you need Susan Stanford Friedman Keynote Performance-Lecture With this poetic invitation, the University of York welcomes Professor Kimberly Campanello for the Susan Stanford Friedman Keynote Performance-Lecture — a powerful and evocative exploration of language, feeling, and form. Join us on Tuesday 20 May  for an evening that promises not just a talk, but a transformative experience. Campanello, Professor of Poetry at the University of Leeds and an internationally celebrated writer, invites us into a space where words are not simply spoken but felt , passed , resurrected . This performance-lecture will experiment with language as a living, moving force — an “unmapping” of land and memory, a choreography of phrases that dignify, open, and ask. With fragments that brush against Gertrude Stein, Dante, Lorca, and beyond, Campanello’s piece traverses poetic terrain that is urgent, raw, and beautiful. It’s a space where a sentence becomes a gesture, and a wound becomes a bridge. Where syntax isn’t a cage, but a key. “A word is a seed. It’s not like one. We know this is true when we tend one, and we know it even more when we don’t.” This lecture is part of the EUTERPE series  honoring feminist scholar and theorist Susan Stanford Friedman. A wine reception will follow the event. About the Speaker Kimberly Campanello is the author of An Interesting Detail  (Bloomsbury Poetry) and Use the Words You Have  (Somesuch Editions), the debut novel from the BAFTA- and Oscar-winning production company’s literary imprint. Her work spans poetry, fiction, and hybrid forms, with recent pieces appearing in Poetry Ireland Review , Still Point , and Notre Dame Review . Her current project, This Knot , reimagines Dante’s Commedia  in radical and resonant new ways. For more on Kimberly’s work, visit: www.kimberlycampanello.com

We’re thrilled to invite everyone—students, academics, literature lovers, and curious minds alike—to the opening evening of the EUTERPE York-Coventry Spring School , taking place at the University of York on Monday, 19 May 2025 . This special evening sets the stage for a dynamic week of workshops and conversations exploring multilingualism, translation, and literature. With a focus on the joys and challenges of translating multilingual texts, our opening event will offer fresh perspectives on language, identity, and the literary archive. The evening will feature two compelling talks by scholars working at the cutting edge of literary and translation studies. Dr Nicoletta Asciuto  (Department of English and Related Literature) will discuss her work recovering early twentieth-century women writers through translation. She’ll reflect on her recent Italian translation of Paris: A Poem  (1920) by Hope Mirrlees—an experimental, modernist text often overshadowed by its male contemporaries, now brought to new life for Italian readers. Dr Boriana Alexandrova  (Centre for Women’s Studies and Department of English and Related Literature) will turn our attention to the gloriously chaotic world of multilingual literature and queer archives. From the famously labyrinthine Finnegans Wake  by James Joyce to the rich, unruly post-war archive of Surrealist artists and Resistance fighters Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore , her talk will explore how complexity, multilingualism, and marginality challenge and enrich the work of translators and readers alike. Event Details Bowland Auditorium, University of York Monday, 19 May 2025 🕔 5:00 PM (UK time) Hybrid event – join in person or online Tickets Facebook event A wine reception will follow the talks for those attending in person. This evening marks the beginning of the EUTERPE York-Coventry Spring School , which will run from 16 to 23 May 2025  at the University of York. The Spring School brings together scholars, students, and artists to explore multilingual literary traditions, translation practices, and cultural exchange across languages and borders. Whether you’re a seasoned translator, an intrigued reader, or someone simply interested in the meeting points between language and literature— you are warmly invited to join us . Let the translating begin.

Time flies! It’s hard to believe that it has been over two years  since we launched the EUTERPE Project  with an inspiring Kick-Off Meeting in Vienna . Looking back, that event was the start of an incredible journey—one that has since fostered groundbreaking research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and new insights into the power of storytelling . A Look Back at the Kick-Off in Vienna In those early days, our team of researchers, scholars, and doctoral candidates  gathered in Vienna , excited to embark on this ambitious, EU-funded project under Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions . The meeting set the foundation for EUTERPE’s mission: to explore narrative practices, gender perspectives, and transnational storytelling . We still remember the energy in the room as we: Outlined the project’s vision and goals , defining how we would investigate the role of storytelling in shaping cultures and identities. Laid the groundwork for collaboration , ensuring our researchers had the resources and connections to thrive. Forged lasting academic partnerships , creating a strong, supportive network across Europe. Explored Vienna’s literary and cultural heritage , finding inspiration in the city’s history of storytelling and creativity. Since that first meeting, the EUTERPE Project has flourished : Doctoral researchers have made incredible progress , diving deep into the intersections of narrative, gender, and translation. Workshops, conferences, and training schools  have expanded our discussions and brought fresh perspectives. New collaborations and publications  have emerged, helping to shape the future of interdisciplinary research. Looking Ahead As we reflect on the past two years and beyond, we’re grateful for the passion, dedication, and innovation  that have driven this project forward. While the Vienna Kick-Off was the beginning, we know that EUTERPE’s impact will continue to grow  in the years to come. Here’s to the journey so far—and to everything still ahead! #Throwback #EUTERPE #OverTwoYears #Storytelling #Research #Collaboration #HorizonEurope #MSCA

Looking back, the 1st Spring School  at the University of Lodz  was an unforgettable experience. Hosted as part of the EUTERPE Project , funded by the European Union’s Horizon research and innovation program  and the UK Research and Innovation Funding Scheme , this event brought together scholars, researchers, and students from around the world for a dynamic and enriching week. The Spring School set the tone for academic exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration , from thought-provoking lectures to hands-on workshops and networking opportunities. The People Who Made It Happen The event was spearheaded by the University of Lodz team , including: Prof. Dorota Golanska  (Cultural Studies) Dr. Justyna Stępien  (English Studies) Dr. Małgorzata Myk  (English Studies) With invaluable support from the Women’s Studies Center  and the GEMMA (Erasmus Mundus) project , the team ensured that the program was as engaging as it was insightful. Amazing Lineup of Scholars and Artists We had the privilege of learning from some incredible guest lecturers , seminar teachers , and workshop facilitators , including: Guest Lecturers Jaya Jacobo (Coventry University) Frances Negrón-Muntaner (Columbia University) Chandra Talpade Mohanty (Syracuse University) Seminar Teachers Monika Rogowska-Stangret (University of Białystok) Sebastian Smoliski (Warsaw University) Satya Mohanty (Cornell University) Workshop Facilitators Petra Bakos (Central European University) Lisa Robertson (poet and performer) Małgorzata Myk (University of Lodz) And let's not forget the roundtable participants and invited artists , who brought unique perspectives and creative energy to the discussions. Memorable Moments from the Week Welcome Dinner (May 10th)  – Kicking things off with an informal gathering where Doctoral Candidates  and faculty got to connect and share ideas. Heritage Walk (May 12th)  – A fascinating Lodz Women’s Trail  tour, diving into the rich history of women in literature, law, politics, and the textile industry  in Lodz. Workshops & Lectures  – Covering the theme “TRANSLATIONS,”  participants explored interdisciplinary approaches to cultural, literary, and social transformations. Looking Back with Gratitude The 1st EUTERPE Spring School  was more than just an academic event—it was a space for exchange, collaboration, and new friendships . We’re so grateful to everyone who participated and made this experience special. #Throwback #EUTERPE #SpringSchool #AcademicLife #Collaboration #UniversityofLodz

Looking back at the EUTERPE Doctoral School  in Oviedo , we can’t help but feel grateful for the enriching experiences, thought-provoking discussions, and meaningful connections that took place. Hosted as part of the EUTERPE Project , funded by the European Union’s Horizon research and innovation program , the event brought together scholars, researchers, and doctoral candidates for an immersive academic experience. A Gathering of Scholars and Experts The Doctoral School was an opportunity for early-stage researchers  to engage with leading scholars and practitioners in cultural studies, gender studies, translation, and literary analysis . Participants from various universities came together to exchange ideas, present their research, and explore innovative methodologies. Highlights from the Week Engaging Lectures & Workshops  – The program featured a series of keynote lectures, interactive workshops, and roundtable discussions , all designed to enhance participants’ academic skills and interdisciplinary knowledge. Networking & Collaboration  – The event facilitated meaningful interactions between doctoral candidates, guest lecturers, and senior academics , fostering a sense of academic community and collaboration. Exploring Oviedo  – Beyond the academic sessions, participants had the chance to immerse themselves in the local culture , enjoying guided tours and informal gatherings that enriched their experience. The EUTERPE Doctoral School wasn’t just about learning—it was about building connections, exchanging knowledge, and inspiring new research directions . Looking back, it’s clear that this event strengthened the academic community and provided a platform for emerging scholars to develop their research in a supportive and engaging environment . A big thank you to everyone who made this event a success! #Throwback #EUTERPE #DoctoralSchool #AcademicLife #Oviedo #Collaboration

GENS Profesor Jasmina Lukic , GENS PhD graduate and Scientific Coordinator of the  EUTERPE Project   Petra Bakos , GENS PhD student  Dara Sljukic , and Laura Bak from the University of Oviedo and also a part of the EUTERPE Project created a panel for the  2024 ASEEEES Annual Convention in Boston (MA, USA). Chaired by Ellen Elias-Bursać, the panel was titled "Post-Yugoslav literature(s) in Transnational Perspective". Professor Lukic presented "Reading Transnationally: Away from constraints of national canons". Petra Bakos' paper was "'Somehow we are [from the Balkans]' – Embracing stigmata in Melinda Nadj Abonji’s prose" and PhD student Dara Sljukic presented "Between Hope and Despair. Daša Drndić’s Literary Memory Narratives". Laura Bak presented "The Other Side of the Map. Tamara Djermanovic’s Narrative of Return to the Former Yugoslavia".   The panel investigates the liberatory potential of transnational perspective for reading migrant women writers from Central and Eastern Europe. Focusing on the region of the former Yugoslavia, Jasmina Lukic’s paper theorizes the transnational perspective as an interpretative framework for reading authors who write “outside the nation” (Azade Seyhan) while the other 3 papers analyze representative cases of migrant woman writers. The panel as a whole looks into the liberatory potential of transcultural experiences, investigating the ways in which code switching can be a way of reclaiming perspectives and vocabularies that were appropriated for the purposes of cultural exclusion and destruction in one's native idiom or sociolect. The research presented in this panel is a part of the MSCA DN EUTERPE: European Literatures and Gender from Transnational Perspective (101073012 EUTERPE HORIZON-MSCA-2021_DN-01).

Job Title:  Junior Visiting Researcher - Doctoral Candidate 12 - EUTERPE (f/m/d) Department:  Department of Gender Studies Full-time/Part-time:  Full-time Location: Vienna, AT, 1100 Application Deadline:  July 20, 2024 This is the job call for a researcher to work in the EU-funded MSCA Doctoral Network “EUTERPE: European Literatures and Gender in Transnational Perspective”. The project started on October 1, 2022, and runs until September 30, 2026.    The aim of EUTERPE is to offer an innovative approach to rethinking European cultural production in the light of complex social and political negotiations that are shaping European spaces and identities at present. EUTERPE intends to do that by bringing together gender and transnational perspectives within an interdisciplinary approach to literary and cultural studies, while training and supervising 11 DCs in interdisciplinary, transnational, gender-focused literary studies.   As Coordinator of the EUTERPE Project, the Department of Gender Studies at the Central European University Private University (CEU PU, Austria) invites applications for a doctoral candidate position. The successful applicant is offered a 48-month term of doctoral studies of which max. 25 months are financed from the EU-funded EUTERPE project according to EU rules and min. 23 months are financed from CEU Doctoral Stipend according to CEU rules. The successful candidate will be based at the Department of Gender Studies in Vienna.    We welcome applications from candidates with a master’s degree, a demonstrable interest and experience in gender studies, English language skills, a willingness to undertake two months of guided internship at an Associate Partner of the project, as well as a willingness to spend a period of 6 months on secondment at the University of Granada (Spain). Applicants will be required to submit a 1000-word research proposal outlining the innovative ways in which they will tackle this project (further details below).   Duties and Responsibilities    The successful candidate for this post will research “Transnational turn in literary studies” as part of EUTERPE’s Work Package 1 (Transnational turn in literary studies: Looking from Central and Eastern Europe). The Doctoral Candidate will be enrolled in a PhD program at the Department of Gender Studies at CEU for 48 months earliest from September 1, 2024. The first max. 25 months of their studies will be financed from the EU-funded Doctoral Network “EUTERPE: European Literatures and Gender in Transnational Perspective” (on a full-time employment contract) and the remaining min. 23 months are financed from the CEU Doctoral Stipend (as a student).   The focus of this position will be research on points of entry and pathways of transnational literature in Europe. The research should concentrate on spaces where languages and literatures of different origins coexist and mix in rich variety. The aim is to examine transnational encounters, transculturalism, questions of identity and border-crossing. The project at large is focusing on women-identified writers whose work is characterized by various forms of transnationalism. Transnational literature produced in post-socialist countries and in the European regions with massive migration, i.e., with shifting geographic and symbolic borders, is of particular interest for this project.   As a part of their research training, applicants will have the following duties   Collectively with the other Doctoral Candidates participate in the EUTERPE Transnational Literary Research Laboratory creating the content of the Dictionary/Catalogue/Podcast Library following the Doctoral Candidate’s chosen track of contribution.  Enroll as PhD students in respective PhD programs with the university, which is recruiting them; for this post it is PhD in Comparative Gender Studies at CEU PU. They must fulfill all the requirements of the program and work towards the completion of their PhD thesis within the deadline set by the university. Spend a compulsory secondment period of 6 months at the University of Granada (Spain) during the second year of their tenure. During this period, they will receive further research training and will conduct comparative research. Undertake 2 months of guided internship with a EUTERPE Associate Partner that works on a field relevant to the Doctoral Candidate's expertise. Work closely with their employability mentor in the development of a bespoke Employability Enhancement Plan. Attend project-wide training events including 3 education events in the form of summer and spring schools. Participate in the EUTERPE Final conference and promotion of the Dictionary of Transnational Women’s Literature in Europe, the Digital Catalogue and Podcast Library in Vienna in the fall of 2026. Contribute to the final project report in the summer of 2026.     Qualifications    Applications are accepted from candidates with an MA or equivalent degree from Literary Studies, Gender Studies, Cultural Studies and related disciplines. Priority will be given to candidates with a background and proven interest in transnational literary studies and in gender studies.   The applicant has to fulfill CEU requirements for language proficiency ( http://www.ceu.edu/node/13737 )    Students enrolled in a doctoral program at CEU must not be simultaneously enrolled in other institutions of higher education, and are required, at the beginning of their studies at CEU, to sign a declaration to this effect.   Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions – Doctoral Network (MSCA DN) requirements   Eligibility rule: Applicants should not have been awarded a doctorate at the time of their recruitment.   Mobility rule: Applicants must not have resided or carried out in person or virtually their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of their host organization (i.e., in Austria) for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before their recruitment date (= earliest start date of contract, i.e., September 1, 2024). Compulsory national service and/or short stays such as holidays and time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention are not taken into account. More detailed explanation of these eligibility conditions can be found here: European Charter for Researchers | EURAXESS ( europa.eu )     What CEU Offers    The Doctoral Candidate will receive a maximum 25-month contract to cover the followings:   Annual gross salary: 41,162 EUR (paid in 14 installments) Benefits: Resaver, Meal Ticket Mobility allowance: € 600/month (paid 12 times per year) Family allowance: (if applicable): € 660/month (paid 12 times per year)   The contract is for a fixed-term (earliest from 1 September 2024 – to 30 September 2026), 25 months for the duration of the HORIZON-MSCA-2021-DN. “EUTERPE: European Literatures and Gender in Transnational Perspective”.   After the end of the employment period, the selected candidate will be offered to complete the PhD studies on a CEU Doctoral Stipend for min. 23 months (the Doctoral Stipend currently is 1,880 EUR/gross/month). How to Apply    Applicants need to submit: filled out application form, (the application form can be downloaded from the Euraxess job advert) application letter (not exceeding 500 words), CV, reference letters from two academic and one non-academic referees, submitted by the referees, to the euterpe@ceu.edu  e-mail address, 1000-word research proposal as required, Complete official master’s transcript and master’s diploma. The transcript and the diploma should be issued in English by your university/college or translated by the issuing institution or a registered translator. In either case, it must bear the stamp and signature of an official of the institution or the translator. proof of language proficiency according to CEU’s requirements ( https://www.ceu.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/checklis t ),  (optional) an academic writing sample.   Short-listed candidates will be invited to participate in online interviews and will be subject to pre-employment checks prior to any appointment.   The recruitment strategy will be in line with the recommendations in the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. The process will adhere to OTM-R (open, transparent, and merit-based recruitment of researchers) practices.   Further inquiries may be addressed to: euterpe@ceu.edu . CEU is an equal opportunity employer and values geographical and gender diversity, thus encouraging applications from women and/or other underrepresented groups. Since CEU strives to increase the share of women in professorial positions, given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants. CEU recognizes that personal and family circumstances shape the trajectory of one’s career and working patterns. As such, and in line with CEU’s promotion of Equal Opportunities, we encourage applicants to detail periods of leave, part-time work or other such situations in their applications so that the Search Committee is able to assess an applicant’s academic record fairly in the context of their circumstances. Any declaration of personal and family circumstances is voluntary and will be handled confidentially and only considered in so far as it impacts on the academic career of an applicant.   About CEU One of the world’s most international universities, a unique founding mission positions Central European University  as both an acclaimed center for the study of economic, historical, social and political challenges, and a source of support for building open and democratic societies that respect human rights and human dignity. CEU is accredited in the United States and Austria, and offers English-language bachelor's, master's and doctoral  programs in the social sciences, the humanities, law, environmental sciences, management and public policy. CEU enrolls more than 1,400 students from over 100 countries, with faculty from over 50 countries.   In 2019, CEU relocated from Hungary to Austria as the Hungarian government revoked its ability to issue US-accredited degrees in the country. As a result, CEU offers all of its degree programs in Vienna, Austria; and retains a non-degree, research and civic engagement presence in Budapest, Hungary, through its CEU Democracy Institute , the Institute for Advanced Study, the CEU Summer University and The Vera and Donald Blinken Open Society Archives (OSA) , and its Hungarian language public educational programs and public lectures.   For more information, please visit https://www.ceu.edu/ . Requisition ID:  605

Jasmina Lukić  of the CEU Department of Gender Studies gave an extensive interview for a special issue of Balkanologie, Revue d’études pluridisciplinaires   (Vol. 18, No. 2, 2023), Créer et interpréter en féministes. Femmes et engagement dans les littératures et les arts des Balkans (xxe et xxie siècles). The interview, entitled “Entre Schéhérazade et Douniazad : une approche féministe et transnationale des littératures (post‑)yougoslaves. Entretien avec Jasmina Lukić” was conducted by and translated from the English by Naïma Berkane et Lola Sinoimeri. It discusses at length the situation of women writers in (post-)Yugoslav literatures, focusing on the recently departed Dubravka Ugrešić, but also some other relevant writers, such as Milica Mićić Dimovska, and the conceptual artist Sanja Iveković. Jasmina Lukić’s current project EUTERPE: European Literatures and Gender in Transnational Perspective (101073012  EUTERPE HORIZON-MSCA-2021-DN-01 Project, 2022-26) is also addressed. https://journals.openedition.org/balkanologie/5197

Professor Rebecca L. Walkowitz   Barnard College  Susan Stanford Friedman MEMORIAL LECTURE September 11, 17:00 – 18:30, Central European University in Vienna, Auditorium Wine and cheese reception to follow This lecture pays tribute to the legacy of Susan Stanford Friedman as a scholar and mentor by reflecting on the concept of “reshuffling,” which she developed in her later work as a way of thinking about feminist collaboration across differences of generation, nationality, race, religion, and class.  Sewing together moments from Friedman’s scholarship across several decades, we see her persistent engagement with models of feminist collaboration and transnational solidarity she finds in the writings of Virginia Woolf, and with the models she finds in other readers and re-writers of Woolf’s writings.  Reshuffling is the methodology Friedman derives from this dynamic of reading and writing over generations.  It is a methodology she describes as well as performs, and in that sense it demonstrates her commitment to creativity as well as criticism, to building up ideas in the presence and on the shoulders of distant others and to making room for future generations to build up anew and to stand on her shoulders in turn.        Rebecca L. Walkowitz  is Claire Tow Professor of English and Provost and Dean of the Faculty at Barnard College. Her research and teaching consider aspects of cosmopolitanism, multilateralism, and multilingualism and their relationships to questions of idiom, narrative structure, typography, and media in modernist and contemporary literature. She is currently writing  The New Multilingualism: Knowing and Not Knowing Languages in Literature, Culture, and the Classroom  (forthcoming from Columbia University Press), which calls for new ways of counting, organizing, and valuing world languages both within and outside the university and traces the emergence of historically new examples of multilingual art and entertainment.  Walkowitz is the author of  Born Translated: The Contemporary Novel in an Age of World Literature  (2015) and  Cosmopolitan Style: Modernism Beyond the Nation  (2006) and the editor of 8 additional volumes, including  Bad Modernisms  (2006) and  A New Vocabulary for Global Modernism  (2016). She has also written several widely cited and field-defining articles, including “The New Modernist Studies” (2008), co-authored with Douglas Mao, which helped to describe and set a new agenda for the field of modernist studies and is one of the most-cited articles in the flagship journal  PMLA .  She served as President of the Modernist Studies Association in 2014-2015.

Professor Ato Quayson    Stanford University     Interdisciplinarity and Interpretation: Concepts, Boundaries, and Contradiction     September 10, 18:00 – 19:30, CEU Auditorium Wine and cheese reception to follow     At the core of the efforts at interdisciplinarity are two central principles, first, that of integrative epistemologies that might be applicable to all fields of learning, including the sciences, the social sciences, the humanities, and the arts. The second is unified or collaborative modes of knowledge that might be deployed for addressing real-world problems, such as environmental degradation, increasingly complex cities, water shortage and its management, public health crises, migration and refugees, international security, and the vagaries of globalization, to name just a few that have captured headlines since the Covid pandemic.  I will be arguing, however, that when we claim to be doing interdisciplinary work that we must specify as clearly as possible what kinds of concepts, methods, and propositional protocols we are carrying over from another discipline or disciplines and what this does to our configuration of interdisciplinarity.  Thus, to be truly interdisciplinary one must be able demonstrate conversance with the protocols of proposition-making in all the disciplines within the interdisciplinary mix.  The question of protocols of proposition-making raises serious questions about how scholars purporting to be interdisciplinary are trained, which also means a conscious self-awareness of the limits of their own primary disciplines and a humility in learning properly and not just as is convenient from the rigorous protocols of other disciplines.  I shall demonstrate the various dimensions and implications of the applications of protocols of proposition making from my own work, and with reference to the work of others in the humanities and social sciences, such as Hayden White, Christopher Norris, Gillian Beer, Edward Said, Karen Barad, and various others.    Ato Quayson  is the Jean G. and Morris M. Doyle Professor in Interdisciplinary Studies, Professor of English, and Chair of the Department of African and African American Studies at Stanford University. He holds a BA (Hons) from the University of Ghana, and a PhD from the University of Cambridge, where he also taught at the Faculty of English from 1995-2005. He has held professorships at the University of Toronto (2005-2017), NYU (2017-2019), and Stanford (2019--).  Professor Quayson has published 6 monographs and 10 edited volumes, including  Oxford Street, Accra: City Life and the Itineraries of Transnationalism  (2014) which was co-winner of the Urban History Association's 2015 Best Book Prize (non-North America) and was named in The Guardian as one of the 10 Best Books on Cities in 2014. His most recent book is  Tragedy and Postcolonial Literature  (Cambridge University Press, 2021), winner of the Warren-Brooks Prize in Literary Criticism for 2022.  The Cambridge Companion to the City in World Literature  (with Jini Kim Watson), and  Decolonizing the English Literary Curriculum  (with Ankhi Mukherjee) were both published with CUP in 2023.  He is currently working on Interdisciplinarity and Interpretation for CUP and on Accra Chic: A Locational History of Fashion in Accra (with Grace Toleque) for Chicago UP/Intellect Press.   Professor Quayson curates Critic.Reading.Writing, a YouTube channel on which he discusses various topics in literature, urban studies and the humanities in general: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjoidh_R_bJCnXyKBkytP_g  and is also the host of Contours: The Cambridge Literary Studies Hour ( https://www.cambridge.org/core/browse-subjects/literature/contours-the-cambridge-literary-studies-hour ), where he holds dialogues with various scholars to address pressing issues, themes, and concepts in 21st century literary studies from medieval literature to the present day and from all areas of global literary studies from both the Northern and Southern hemispheres.  Professor Quayson has served as President of the African Studies Association (2019-2020) and is an elected Fellow of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (2006), the Royal Society of Canada (2013), the British Academy (2019), and of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2023).